Maurice Hurst diagnosed with heart condition at Scouting Combine

Maurice Hurst diagnosed with heart condition at Scouting Combine

One of the most important aspects of the NFL Scouting Combine is the medical checks. For many players is it an opportunity for NFL draft prospects to show they are healthy and ready to roll at the next level.

But unfortunately for Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, the news isn’t so good. According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Hurt was diagnosed with a heart condition during the checks and his combine has come to an abrupt end.

Michigan DT Maurice Hurst, projected as a potential first-round pick, was diagnosed today with a heart condition, league sources told ESPN. Hurst will not go through combine drills and will undergo further testing this week.

Hurst is one of better interior defensive line prospects in the upcoming draft. But at this point, his draft status is completely up in the air. If this turns out to be something he can manage at the next level some team will surely take a shot on him.

But we won’t know until he goes through further testing. We’ve seen instances where things like this can push a player completely out of the draft. The liability of a team to spend a pick on a guy who might not be able to play is risky regardless of how talented they are.